Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM)

About Us

The mission of the Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) is to advance the progress of medicine and improve public health by providing U.S. health professionals with equal access to biomedical information and improving individuals' access to information to enable them to make informed decisions about their health.
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Membership

NNLM member organizations provide health professionals and the general public with health information resources and services. If your organization is providing health information resources or services, please consider joining our Network!

Project Funding

NNLM offers funding for projects that improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, and promote awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities.
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Upcoming Classes

December 15, 2025 - April 15, 2027
Introduction to Statistics: Understanding the Methods Section (On-Demand)

Across 5 modules, you will be systematically introduced to the most common statistical techniques, along with articles that use those techniques so we can see the techniques in action in the wild. No previous experience with statistics or coding is required or expected.

August 25, 2026
Health Programming At Your Library

Join us for ideas on how to create health programs for libraries and community/faith-based organizations in this 90-minute webinar

September 2, 2026
Supporting Long-Term Memory & Cognitive Health of Older Adults

Featuring St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services, this webinar provides insight from the Long-Term Memory Program and the Memory Kit Program that launched at St. Mary's County Library that supported cognitive function for older adults and individuals experiencing cognitive decline.

September 3, 2026
Informal Weather Education Outreach

This one-hour webinar explores best practices in informal weather education outreach and shares successful examples from the Extreme Events Institute (EEI) and International Hurricane Research Center (IHRC) at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida.

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